Africa’s largest electric vehicle company, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Afrobeats sensation Davido for 2025. This powerful collaboration unites Africa’s leading voice in sustainable transportation with one of the continent’s most influential cultural icons, as they drive the message of clean energy, innovation, and empowerment across Africa.
Davido, known globally for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, continues to break barriers. With hits such as “Awuke” and "Unavailable", and collaborations with international superstars, Davido has solidified his place as a cultural force, amassing millions of fans across the globe. Davido continues to lead the charge on global Afrobeats with his upcoming and highly-anticipated album, “5IVE” — set for release in early 2025.
This partnership will inspire a movement that champions electric mobility and sustainable living. Together, Spiro and Davido will spotlight the company’s mission to provide clean, cost-effective transport options across the continent, showing how sustainability can be both aspirational and stylish.
In his first statement as part of the partnership, Davido said:
I’ve always believed in using my platform to make life better for my fans. Partnering with Spiro is the perfect way to do that – switching to electric saves money, helps the planet, and let’s be real, it looks mad fresh too! We’re bringing a new energy to Africa, and I’m excited to ride into 2025 with Spiro.
Davido’s influence extends far beyond music. He is known for his philanthropy, particularly through his Davido Foundation, which supports education and healthcare initiatives across Nigeria. His decision to support Spiro’s clean energy transition aligns with his commitment to improving lives and fostering progress.
Kaushik Burman, CEO of Spiro, added:
Davido represents the best of African excellence – he’s bold, innovative, and beloved across the world. He’s the perfect ambassador for Spiro as we continue to expand and deliver on our mission of sustainable transportation for all.
Spiro’s innovative electric bikes and battery-swapping stations are transforming mobility across Africa, with over 22,000 bikes deployed and more than 300 million kilometres driven without carbon emissions. The company’s technical innovation centres in Pune and Lagos are at the heart of its technology leadership, powering a Pan-African smart energy ecosystem that is reshaping urban mobility.
Davido’s Creative Director Kayode “Tycoone” Umardeen will be working alongside Spiro’s team to bring the partnership together. With Davido leading the charge as part of Spiro’s efforts, 2025 is set to be a year where music, innovation, and sustainability collide – making an indelible impact on the continent and the world.
Notes for Editors
- Spiro is a leading EV company, with more than 22,000 innovative electric bikes deployed across Africa. Our innovative battery-swapping technology allows riders to exchange batteries easily and safely in a matter of seconds at our battery-swapping stations.
- Spiro is delivering clean energy and sustainable transportation in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Benin, Togo, and Rwanda. Spiro riders have collectively driven more than 300 million KM without polluting Earth's atmosphere, helping to fight against lung disease and other related illnesses.
- Spiro's technical innovation centres, based in Pune and Lagos, have developed the technology platforms to deliver a Pan-African smart energy ecosystem, powering the transition to sustainable transportation across the continent.
- Spiro is the largest electric vehicle company in Africa, with over 9 million battery swaps in seven countries. Spiro was named a Time 100 Influential Company.
- Davido is a multi-award-winning Afrobeats artist behind chart-topping songs including Unavailable and Assurance. His fifth studio album, 5IVE will be released in Spring 2025. He has won several BET, MOBO, and MTV awards and is celebrated for his global chart hits and humanitarian work.